From the Wind Tre Media Center at Viola Park, here’s what Fiorentina coach Paolo Vanoli and captain Luca Ranieri had to say ahead of the Conference League match against Dynamo Kyiv.
PAOLO VANOLI
DYNAMO KYIV
“Every match is important. Today our focus is on the Conference League. It’s important for us to stay united right now. What matters to us is the good of Fiorentina. We’ll need to step onto the pitch with the desire and determination to bring home the win.”
THE PENALTY
“Let’s put an end to the discussion about those incidents. I was a player and these things are part of football. Albert [Gudmundsson] told the truth, just as I did. The goal with that penalty was to score and take the lead.”
TOUGH DECISIONS
“I’m seeing values and an awareness of our situation from my players.”
GOSENS
“He won’t be available due to a minor issue. We’ll evaluate him day by day.”
FAZZINI
“I hope to have him back to face Verona.”
FAGIOLI
“We’ll do everything we can to have him available for Verona.”
LUCA RANIERI
THE ARMBAND
“I fully understand our fans. I can do much more, both on and off the pitch. I’m lucky to have great team-mates and that helps me a lot. For me, the captain’s armband is a huge honor. The insults I receive don’t change me. If anything, I always try to learn from mistakes.”
THE DRESSING ROOM
“We’re all aware of the situation that we’re in. The excuses are over. We’re fully at the coach’s disposal and we have total trust in him.”
THIS TIME
“We’re not sleeping at night because it hurts to be in this situation. Now is the time to show everyone what we’re made of.”
